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Local Obituaries for Huntersville & Denver in North Carolina

Joyce Margaret Bellows

Joyce Margaret Bellows

Jan 6, 2023

Joyce Margaret Bellows, 84, died from cancer on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was a doting grandmother, loving mother, and loyal friend. She was best known for her undaunted kindness, open-doored nature and the magical ability to conjure up any moment or event into a party. She had a beautiful life that spanned from the first man on the moon,...

Jay Edgar Lawrence

Jay Edgar Lawrence

Jan 6, 2023

Jay Edgar Lawrence, 65, of Concord, North Carolina passed away January 6, 2022 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville.

Born July 21, 1957 in Buffalo, New York to the late Edgar Lawrence and Shirley Tetro Lawrence.

Jay is survived by his sons, Justin Lawrence, Denver Lawrence, Shawn Kocher, and Ray Kocher; daughters, Danielle Lawrence Hudler and Jewels Lawrence; seven...

Donald Malone Watson

Donald Malone Watson

Jan 3, 2023

Donald Malone Watson, 80, of Mooresville, NC passed away on January 3, 2023.  He was born in Bluefield, WV on November 12, 1942 to the late Henry and Josephine Watson.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his three brothers, Bill , Bob, and Roy Watson, and two sisters, Ramona Watson and Shirley Bowling.

Donald loved life...

Albert Alphonse Milanesi

Albert Alphonse Milanesi

Jan 1, 2023

Albert A. Milanesi, 99, of Davidson, NC, passed away on January 1, 2023. He was born in Pordenone, Italy on August 20, 1923 to the late Peter Milanesi and Antonietta Dirindin. Along with his parents, Albert is preceded in death by his wife, Leonilda (Carrabotta); and brother, Edward Milanesi.

Albert is survived by his son, Stephen (Dora) Milanesi; daughter, Laura (Steve) Shirk;...

Tommy Kaye Robinette

Tommy Kaye Robinette

Dec 29, 2022

TK Robinette passed away on December 29, 2022, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. 

TK was born on May 19,1942 to Violet and Muriel Robinette in Mooresville, NC. He married Mary on November 19,1967 and they shared a lifetime of sweet friendship and good times. 

TK is survived by his wife Mary, son and daughter...

Judith "Judy" K. Smith Judy

Judith "Judy" K. Smith Judy

Dec 27, 2022

Judith “Judy” K. Smith Judy passed away on December 27th, 2022, at the age of 82. She moved to The Pines at Davidson in March, 2022, and was an active member of the Town of Davidson, North Carolina community since relocating from Scarsdale, New York, in 2010.

Judy was a true advocate and saw the world as an extension of...

Edwin Fairbairn Eadie, Jr.

Edwin Fairbairn Eadie, Jr.

Dec 26, 2022

Ed Eadie lived an amazing 99 years before passing away on December 26, 2022 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.  He enjoyed a rich and exciting life with his wife of 74 years, Virginia Grantham Eadie, who turns 100 later this year.  After meeting in their church fellowship group in Little Neck NY, they both attended Queens College and...

Don Hax Snyder

Don Hax Snyder

Dec 25, 2022

On Sunday, December 25. 2022. Don H. Snyder, loving spouse and father of three died at home with his wife of 60 years, Linda L. Snyder, his three sons, grandchildren, and great granddaughter at his side.

Don was born on March 25, 1941 in Washington, DC, the oldest child of Dr. Luther and Gladys Gustafson Snyder.  Don graduated from Woodrow...

Keelen Charles Gunnoe

Keelen Charles Gunnoe

Dec 23, 2022

Keelen Charles Gunnoe, 31, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on December 23, 2022.

Keelen was born in Charlotte, NC on May 24, 1991 to Robert Gunnoe and Keisha Edwards. He attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and was a certified restoration expert.  

Keelen was a devoted big brother, son, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, and soon-to-be father. He...

Jimmy Carol Avery

Jimmy Carol Avery

Dec 22, 2022

Jimmy Carol Avery, 70, passed away on December 22, 2022, in Huntersville, NC.  He was born on June 2, 1952, in Lincolnton, NC, to the late Leonard Avery and late Betty Avery.

Jim graduated from West Lincoln High School in 1970. He served in the Air Force National Guard in Charlotte, NC. He went on to earn a Business Associate...

Lois McCallum James

Lois McCallum James

Dec 21, 2022

Lois McConnell McCallum James of The Pines in Davidson and formerly of Dillon, SC, died December 21, 2022.

Lois was beloved by all who knew her. She displayed an outgoing, loving, and compassionate personality that enabled her to immediately connect with others. Her smile was radiant, and she had a keen sense of humor. She maintained an abiding interest in...

Jean Lightbown Persell

Jean Lightbown Persell

Dec 21, 2022

Jean Carol Lightbown Persell , 72, of Denver, North Carolina passed away on December 21, 2022.

Jean was born in Bethesda, Maryland on October 19, 1950 to late Edward and Helen Lightbown. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her nephew Bobby Lightbown Jr.

Jean retired from AT&T after 39 years of service. She enjoyed her retirement lifestyle by shopping, spending time with her NC and WV family, playing bingo,...

Shirley Ann Whisnant

Shirley Ann Whisnant

Dec 20, 2022

Shirley Spurlin Whisnant, 86, of Denver, NC, passed away on December 20th, 2022. She was born on November 3rd, 1936 to Bill and Iris Spurlin in Rutherford County, NC. 

In High School, Shirley met Hubert Whisnant, and they married in 1952. Shirley and Hubert had three children, Robin, Dana, and Dawn. In 1963 Shirley was contacted by Jehovah’s Witnesses. After...

Theodore Albert Blaney

Theodore Albert Blaney

Dec 19, 2022

  Theodore A. Blaney, 90, passed away in Charlotte, NC after a lengthy illness. Ted graduated from Ohio University with a degree in mechanical engineering and took early retirement from Crown Zellerbach Corporation. Ted served in the Air Force for four years during the Korean War as a control tower operator.  Ted loved projects, building and designing and was always...

Terry Childress

Terry Childress

Dec 17, 2022

Terry Joe Childress, 88, of Denver, NC, formerly from Princeton, WV, passed peacefully on December 17 due to complications related to congestive heart failure. He was preceded in passing by his wife of 43 years Lois; mother, Gladys; father, Ted; brother, Jimmy; sister, Brenda; and his second wife of 21 years, Geraldine.  

He leaves behind his daughter, Terri Lynn and...

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Dec 16, 2022

Gloria Jean Farrow Ramquist, 68, of Iron Station, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born in Mauldin, South Carolina on January 12, 1954, the daughter of Virginia Thompson Jordan and the late David Clifton Farrow.

Gloria was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an avid gardener, reader, and enjoyed crafts of any kind. Her favorite...

Joel Dee Driver

Joel Dee Driver

Dec 14, 2022

Joel Dee Driver received the devastating diagnosis of Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma (Primary) in June 2022 and died peacefully at his home in Cornelius NC on December 14, 2022 .  Joel, son of the late Helen and Jessie Driver, was born in Zebulon NC on June 25, 1950. 

A 1968 graduate of Garinger High School, Joel attended Montreat College and...

Ronald Michael Huchko

Ronald Michael Huchko

Dec 12, 2022

Ronald Michael Huchko, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022, in Charlotte, NC.

Ronald was born on December 24, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT, to Michael and Mary Huchko.

He proudly enrolled in the United States Air Force at age 17 where he was honored to serve the country he loved for 6 years, including service during the Vietnam...

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Dec 12, 2022

Kathleen Louise “Kathy” Roberts Kalafatis, 62, of Cornelius, NC died peacefully on December 12, 2022,from complications due to Dementia. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Kathy was the daughter of the late James E. Roberts and the late Yolonda (Thomas) Roberts and was the sister of the late Patricia L. Roberts. A 1978 graduate and salutatorian of the Colegio Internacional High School...

Richard Davis Clincy

Richard Davis Clincy

Dec 12, 2022

Richard Davis Clincy, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 12, 2022. Richard was born in Chicago on October 21, 1946 to the late Minnie Wakefield.

Along with his mother, Richard is preceded in death by his stepfather, Luther Wakefield and sister, Delores Renee Wakefield.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Clincy; daughter, Kimberly Clincy; son, Richard Jason...

Local Obituaries for the Lake Norman Community

Joyce Margaret Bellows

Joyce Margaret Bellows

Jan 6, 2023

Joyce Margaret Bellows, 84, died from cancer on Friday, January 6, 2023. She was a doting grandmother, loving mother, and loyal friend. She was best known for her undaunted kindness, open-doored nature and the magical ability to conjure up any moment or event into a party. She had a beautiful life that spanned from the first man on the moon,...

Jay Edgar Lawrence

Jay Edgar Lawrence

Jan 6, 2023

Jay Edgar Lawrence, 65, of Concord, North Carolina passed away January 6, 2022 at Levine and Dickson Hospice House, Huntersville.

Born July 21, 1957 in Buffalo, New York to the late Edgar Lawrence and Shirley Tetro Lawrence.

Jay is survived by his sons, Justin Lawrence, Denver Lawrence, Shawn Kocher, and Ray Kocher; daughters, Danielle Lawrence Hudler and Jewels Lawrence; seven...

Donald Malone Watson

Donald Malone Watson

Jan 3, 2023

Donald Malone Watson, 80, of Mooresville, NC passed away on January 3, 2023.  He was born in Bluefield, WV on November 12, 1942 to the late Henry and Josephine Watson.  Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his three brothers, Bill , Bob, and Roy Watson, and two sisters, Ramona Watson and Shirley Bowling.

Donald loved life...

Albert Alphonse Milanesi

Albert Alphonse Milanesi

Jan 1, 2023

Albert A. Milanesi, 99, of Davidson, NC, passed away on January 1, 2023. He was born in Pordenone, Italy on August 20, 1923 to the late Peter Milanesi and Antonietta Dirindin. Along with his parents, Albert is preceded in death by his wife, Leonilda (Carrabotta); and brother, Edward Milanesi.

Albert is survived by his son, Stephen (Dora) Milanesi; daughter, Laura (Steve) Shirk;...

Tommy Kaye Robinette

Tommy Kaye Robinette

Dec 29, 2022

TK Robinette passed away on December 29, 2022, surrounded by his family, after a courageous battle with lung cancer. 

TK was born on May 19,1942 to Violet and Muriel Robinette in Mooresville, NC. He married Mary on November 19,1967 and they shared a lifetime of sweet friendship and good times. 

TK is survived by his wife Mary, son and daughter...

Judith "Judy" K. Smith Judy

Judith "Judy" K. Smith Judy

Dec 27, 2022

Judith “Judy” K. Smith Judy passed away on December 27th, 2022, at the age of 82. She moved to The Pines at Davidson in March, 2022, and was an active member of the Town of Davidson, North Carolina community since relocating from Scarsdale, New York, in 2010.

Judy was a true advocate and saw the world as an extension of...

Edwin Fairbairn Eadie, Jr.

Edwin Fairbairn Eadie, Jr.

Dec 26, 2022

Ed Eadie lived an amazing 99 years before passing away on December 26, 2022 after a long struggle with Parkinson’s disease.  He enjoyed a rich and exciting life with his wife of 74 years, Virginia Grantham Eadie, who turns 100 later this year.  After meeting in their church fellowship group in Little Neck NY, they both attended Queens College and...

Don Hax Snyder

Don Hax Snyder

Dec 25, 2022

On Sunday, December 25. 2022. Don H. Snyder, loving spouse and father of three died at home with his wife of 60 years, Linda L. Snyder, his three sons, grandchildren, and great granddaughter at his side.

Don was born on March 25, 1941 in Washington, DC, the oldest child of Dr. Luther and Gladys Gustafson Snyder.  Don graduated from Woodrow...

Keelen Charles Gunnoe

Keelen Charles Gunnoe

Dec 23, 2022

Keelen Charles Gunnoe, 31, of Charlotte, North Carolina, passed away on December 23, 2022.

Keelen was born in Charlotte, NC on May 24, 1991 to Robert Gunnoe and Keisha Edwards. He attended the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and was a certified restoration expert.  

Keelen was a devoted big brother, son, grandson, nephew, cousin, friend, and soon-to-be father. He...

Jimmy Carol Avery

Jimmy Carol Avery

Dec 22, 2022

Jimmy Carol Avery, 70, passed away on December 22, 2022, in Huntersville, NC.  He was born on June 2, 1952, in Lincolnton, NC, to the late Leonard Avery and late Betty Avery.

Jim graduated from West Lincoln High School in 1970. He served in the Air Force National Guard in Charlotte, NC. He went on to earn a Business Associate...

Lois McCallum James

Lois McCallum James

Dec 21, 2022

Lois McConnell McCallum James of The Pines in Davidson and formerly of Dillon, SC, died December 21, 2022.

Lois was beloved by all who knew her. She displayed an outgoing, loving, and compassionate personality that enabled her to immediately connect with others. Her smile was radiant, and she had a keen sense of humor. She maintained an abiding interest in...

Jean Lightbown Persell

Jean Lightbown Persell

Dec 21, 2022

Jean Carol Lightbown Persell , 72, of Denver, North Carolina passed away on December 21, 2022.

Jean was born in Bethesda, Maryland on October 19, 1950 to late Edward and Helen Lightbown. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her nephew Bobby Lightbown Jr.

Jean retired from AT&T after 39 years of service. She enjoyed her retirement lifestyle by shopping, spending time with her NC and WV family, playing bingo,...

Shirley Ann Whisnant

Shirley Ann Whisnant

Dec 20, 2022

Shirley Spurlin Whisnant, 86, of Denver, NC, passed away on December 20th, 2022. She was born on November 3rd, 1936 to Bill and Iris Spurlin in Rutherford County, NC. 

In High School, Shirley met Hubert Whisnant, and they married in 1952. Shirley and Hubert had three children, Robin, Dana, and Dawn. In 1963 Shirley was contacted by Jehovah’s Witnesses. After...

Theodore Albert Blaney

Theodore Albert Blaney

Dec 19, 2022

  Theodore A. Blaney, 90, passed away in Charlotte, NC after a lengthy illness. Ted graduated from Ohio University with a degree in mechanical engineering and took early retirement from Crown Zellerbach Corporation. Ted served in the Air Force for four years during the Korean War as a control tower operator.  Ted loved projects, building and designing and was always...

Terry Childress

Terry Childress

Dec 17, 2022

Terry Joe Childress, 88, of Denver, NC, formerly from Princeton, WV, passed peacefully on December 17 due to complications related to congestive heart failure. He was preceded in passing by his wife of 43 years Lois; mother, Gladys; father, Ted; brother, Jimmy; sister, Brenda; and his second wife of 21 years, Geraldine.  

He leaves behind his daughter, Terri Lynn and...

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Gloria Jean Ramquist

Dec 16, 2022

Gloria Jean Farrow Ramquist, 68, of Iron Station, passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022. She was born in Mauldin, South Carolina on January 12, 1954, the daughter of Virginia Thompson Jordan and the late David Clifton Farrow.

Gloria was a loving mother and grandmother. She was an avid gardener, reader, and enjoyed crafts of any kind. Her favorite...

Joel Dee Driver

Joel Dee Driver

Dec 14, 2022

Joel Dee Driver received the devastating diagnosis of Adrenal Cortical Carcinoma (Primary) in June 2022 and died peacefully at his home in Cornelius NC on December 14, 2022 .  Joel, son of the late Helen and Jessie Driver, was born in Zebulon NC on June 25, 1950. 

A 1968 graduate of Garinger High School, Joel attended Montreat College and...

Ronald Michael Huchko

Ronald Michael Huchko

Dec 12, 2022

Ronald Michael Huchko, age 80, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2022, in Charlotte, NC.

Ronald was born on December 24, 1941 in Bridgeport, CT, to Michael and Mary Huchko.

He proudly enrolled in the United States Air Force at age 17 where he was honored to serve the country he loved for 6 years, including service during the Vietnam...

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Kathleen Louise Kalafatis

Dec 12, 2022

Kathleen Louise “Kathy” Roberts Kalafatis, 62, of Cornelius, NC died peacefully on December 12, 2022,from complications due to Dementia. Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Kathy was the daughter of the late James E. Roberts and the late Yolonda (Thomas) Roberts and was the sister of the late Patricia L. Roberts. A 1978 graduate and salutatorian of the Colegio Internacional High School...

Richard Davis Clincy

Richard Davis Clincy

Dec 12, 2022

Richard Davis Clincy, 76, of Huntersville, NC passed away on December 12, 2022. Richard was born in Chicago on October 21, 1946 to the late Minnie Wakefield.

Along with his mother, Richard is preceded in death by his stepfather, Luther Wakefield and sister, Delores Renee Wakefield.

He is survived by his wife, Audrey Clincy; daughter, Kimberly Clincy; son, Richard Jason...

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